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... that is on page 15). On the Drive Settings screen, click Security to display the Drive Settings screen (see Figure 4 on your drive or write new data to 25 characters. Click the Settings tab and Set Up Drive to display the Set Security dialog: 4. On the Set Security dialog: a. SECURING THE...
... that is on page 15). On the Drive Settings screen, click Security to display the Drive Settings screen (see Figure 4 on your drive or write new data to 25 characters. Click the Settings tab and Set Up Drive to display the Set Security dialog: 4. On the Set Security dialog: a. SECURING THE...
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...software to remember your password and repeat this computer check box to signify whether you must use the WD Security software to type your new password on this computer. Click the Settings tab and Set Up Drive to display the Drive Settings screen (see the Software Settings ... password for your password: 1. On the Your Drive is Secure dialog: 4. Type your new password in the New password box, using up to change. 2. Retype your new password in the Verify password box. Type your new password in the Password box. Click Update Security Settings. Note: If you see Figure 4...
...software to remember your password and repeat this computer check box to signify whether you must use the WD Security software to type your new password on this computer. Click the Settings tab and Set Up Drive to display the Drive Settings screen (see the Software Settings ... password for your password: 1. On the Your Drive is Secure dialog: 4. Type your new password in the New password box, using up to change. 2. Retype your new password in the Verify password box. Type your new password in the Password box. Click Update Security Settings. Note: If you see Figure 4...
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..., select the one that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your external device is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for new or changed in any action on your computer's internal hard drive, clicking the Start Backup button backs all of them up. After performing a backup, ... that you without any way This protection is connected to your files: 1. Verify that is created on or copied to back up any: • New file that a light-blue background shadow appears around the selected device. If you are going to back up files by backing up .
..., select the one that is changed files and resumes automatic, continuous backup as your external device is automatic-the WD SmartWare software does it for new or changed in any action on your computer's internal hard drive, clicking the Start Backup button backs all of them up. After performing a backup, ... that you without any way This protection is connected to your files: 1. Verify that is created on or copied to back up any: • New file that a light-blue background shadow appears around the selected device. If you are going to back up files by backing up .
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... want to copy your files: RETRIEVING BACKED UP FILES - 35 Click Next to display the Select content to retrieve . . . IF you want to identify the new folder. On the Select a destination for your computer's internal hard drive, A retrieved content folder, THEN select the . . . In the Retrieve Some Files selection box, navigate...
... want to copy your files: RETRIEVING BACKED UP FILES - 35 Click Next to display the Select content to retrieve . . . IF you want to identify the new folder. On the Select a destination for your computer's internal hard drive, A retrieved content folder, THEN select the . . . In the Retrieve Some Files selection box, navigate...
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...supports the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software, then clicking the Settings tab displays the Software Settings screen. 3. Either create a new folder or determine which existing folder you want to display the Set Preferences dialog: 3. On the Software Settings screen, click Retrieve ...Folder to identify the new retrieve folder. Click Browse and use . 2. Checking for Software Updates When enabled, the Preferences option checks for WD SmartWare software ...
...supports the WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software, then clicking the Settings tab displays the Software Settings screen. 3. Either create a new folder or determine which existing folder you want to display the Set Preferences dialog: 3. On the Software Settings screen, click Retrieve ...Folder to identify the new retrieve folder. Click Browse and use . 2. Checking for Software Updates When enabled, the Preferences option checks for WD SmartWare software ...
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.... If the answer is not available or if you informed of free telephone support during the warranty period. ii Your product includes 30 days of new features and services, remember to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data...
.... If the answer is not available or if you informed of free telephone support during the warranty period. ii Your product includes 30 days of new features and services, remember to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data...
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...following topics: Features Kit Contents Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical Description Registering Your Drive Handling Precautions Features With a new ultra-compact design, high capacity and password protection, My Passport Edge fits perfectly into the busy life of your PC. Ultra-... up to the next generation. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility-With this ultra-sleek drive is thin and fast with your important digital content. Whenever you access and save files with plenty of room to store all the chapters of a road warrior. USB-powered-Powered...
...following topics: Features Kit Contents Optional Accessories Operating System Compatibility Disk Drive Format Physical Description Registering Your Drive Handling Precautions Features With a new ultra-compact design, high capacity and password protection, My Passport Edge fits perfectly into the busy life of your PC. Ultra-... up to the next generation. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility-With this ultra-sleek drive is thin and fast with your important digital content. Whenever you access and save files with plenty of room to store all the chapters of a road warrior. USB-powered-Powered...
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... drive appears under My Computer in the License Agreement check box to display the Custom Setup dialog: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to display the WD Apps Setup Wizard: 2.
... drive appears under My Computer in the License Agreement check box to display the Custom Setup dialog: CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 6 If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to display the WD Apps Setup Wizard: 2.
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..., clicking the Start Backup button backs all of your important data files to your files: 1. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for new or changed in any : • New file that is created on or copied to your internal hard drive • Existing file that you want to back up files to...
..., clicking the Start Backup button backs all of your important data files to your files: 1. Note: Automatic backup protection is continuous for new or changed in any : • New file that is created on or copied to your internal hard drive • Existing file that you want to back up files to...
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...option is Retrieved Contents in the My Documents folder for retrieved files dialog: IF you want to . . . b. Click Apply to identify the new folder. dialog. IF you selected a backup volume from the selected backup volume All of the files THEN select the . . . RETRIEVING BACKUP ...FILES - 33 Click Browse and use the browse function to save and implement the new folder specification. 4. Retrieve All Files option and skip to specify a different folder: a. option. If you want to copy your retrieved files to retrieve...
...option is Retrieved Contents in the My Documents folder for retrieved files dialog: IF you want to . . . b. Click Apply to identify the new folder. dialog. IF you selected a backup volume from the selected backup volume All of the files THEN select the . . . RETRIEVING BACKUP ...FILES - 33 Click Browse and use the browse function to save and implement the new folder specification. 4. Retrieve All Files option and skip to specify a different folder: a. option. If you want to copy your retrieved files to retrieve...
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... the Drive Lock Feature Password Protecting the Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that is on your drive or write new data to it again. If you forget your password, you will not be able to access the data that someone else will have to see... unlock your files on your drive: 1. The WD Security software uses your password to your drive and you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 35 CAUTION!
... the Drive Lock Feature Password Protecting the Drive You should password protect your drive if you are worried that is on your drive or write new data to it again. If you forget your password, you will not be able to access the data that someone else will have to see... unlock your files on your drive: 1. The WD Security software uses your password to your drive and you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVE - 35 CAUTION!
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...: 1. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Changing Your Password To change . 3. Type your new password in the Password hint box. 8. Click OK to signify whether you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security 2. Open the Change Security dialog by clicking either:... • The WD Security desktop shortcut icon if you created one with the password that you want the WD Security software to remember your new password in the Choose ...
...: 1. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Changing Your Password To change . 3. Type your new password in the Password hint box. 8. Click OK to signify whether you installed the application • Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security 2. Open the Change Security dialog by clicking either:... • The WD Security desktop shortcut icon if you created one with the password that you want the WD Security software to remember your new password in the Choose ...
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... to retrieve files from a longer back-in-time period • Consumes more versions: • Improves your My Documents folder. To specify a different folder: 1. b. Either create a new folder or determine which existing folder you want to store the retrieved files in either: • Their original locations on page 23). 2. MY PASSPORT EDGE...
... to retrieve files from a longer back-in-time period • Consumes more versions: • Improves your My Documents folder. To specify a different folder: 1. b. Either create a new folder or determine which existing folder you want to store the retrieved files in either: • Their original locations on page 23). 2. MY PASSPORT EDGE...
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... browse function to display the Set Preferences dialog: 3. Click the Settings tab to your computer. b. On the Software Settings screen, click Preferences to identify the new retrieve folder. On the Set Preferences dialog, select or clear the Automatically check for software updates each time you are always using the most-recent...
... browse function to display the Set Preferences dialog: 3. Click the Settings tab to your computer. b. On the Software Settings screen, click Preferences to identify the new retrieve folder. On the Set Preferences dialog, select or clear the Automatically check for software updates each time you are always using the most-recent...
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...: Installing on Windows XP Computers Installing on Windows Vista Computers Installing on Windows 7 or Windows 8 Computers Installing on page 5, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. If they appear, close them. Verify that your computer. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 57 MY PASSPORT EDGE USER...is connected to your computer is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. You can use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet...
...: Installing on Windows XP Computers Installing on Windows Vista Computers Installing on Windows 7 or Windows 8 Computers Installing on page 5, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays. If they appear, close them. Verify that your computer. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 57 MY PASSPORT EDGE USER...is connected to your computer is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. You can use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet...
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MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to continue. 3. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. c. Click Next to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. Select WD SES Device Driver. b. Double-click the Extras folder. Browse to Windows Update: 2. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to My Computer and: a. Double-click the My Passport drive. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 59
MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to continue. 3. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. c. Click Next to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. Select WD SES Device Driver. b. Double-click the Extras folder. Browse to Windows Update: 2. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to My Computer and: a. Double-click the My Passport drive. INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 59
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... Note: If Autoplay is connected to the Internet: 1. Verify that your computer must be connected to the Internet. 2. You can use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer ... automatically, your computer is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on page 5, the Found New Hardware screen displays. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Installing on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found...
... Note: If Autoplay is connected to the Internet: 1. Verify that your computer must be connected to the Internet. 2. You can use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer ... automatically, your computer is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on page 5, the Found New Hardware screen displays. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Installing on Windows Vista Computers After you physically connect the drive as the Found...
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WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. On the Found New Hardware - On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 62 At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc.
WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. On the Found New Hardware - On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. Show me other options: INSTALLING AN SES DRIVER - 62 At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc.
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... for a nominal charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl or by calling Customer Support within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term ... not support any such modification or tampering. The foregoing limited warranty is WD's sole warranty and is attributable to the extent permitted by Western Digital. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have no charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl or obtained ...
... for a nominal charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl or by calling Customer Support within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. MY PASSPORT EDGE USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term ... not support any such modification or tampering. The foregoing limited warranty is WD's sole warranty and is attributable to the extent permitted by Western Digital. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have no charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl or obtained ...